Gourmet Hamburger Helper (One-Pan Beef Stroganoff) | Food Wishes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in calories; pork is often less expensive.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber.

Melt butter in oil over medium high heat.

Add 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; stir and cook until mushrooms turn golden brown.

Add diced onions and 1 pound ground beef; break beef into small crumbles and cook for about 5 minutes until browned and onions are translucent.

Add freshly ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.

Stir in 2 cloves finely minced garlic and 1 rounded tablespoon flour; cook for about a minute.

Add 2 tablespoons vodka and scrape the bottom of the pan to release caramelized bits.

Stir in 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup cold fresh water; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Add egg noodles and stir; cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Check for moisture; add more broth or water if needed and cover to cook for another 3 minutes.

Taste for doneness and seasoning; adjust if necessary.

Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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